Abu Dhabi Secures Global Spotlight as Host for DRIFTx
Abu Dhabi Secured Global Spotlight as Host for DRIFTx, Pioneering Smart and Autonomous Mobility Platform
Abu Dhabi, The Gulf Observer: Global MICE Organisation Limited (GMOLx) has officially launched DRIFTx in Abu Dhabi, an international platform dedicated to advancing smart and autonomous mobility across air, land, and sea. In collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) and the recently established Abu Dhabi’s Smart and Autonomous Vehicle Industry (SAVI) cluster, DRIFTx aims to bring together global leaders in thought leadership and exhibitions.
This initiative reinforces Abu Dhabi’s position as a prominent global hub for advanced urban mobility. Anchored by state-of-the-art facilities and RandD centers, Abu Dhabi’s SAVI cluster aims to unlock the global potential of smart and autonomous vehicle technologies. DRIFTx, aligned with these goals, seeks to facilitate multi-disciplinary dialogue and collaboration among leaders, innovators, governments, academia, regulatory bodies, and the startup community worldwide.
The platform also serves to showcase smart and autonomous mobility solutions across air, land, and sea applications. Badr Al-Olama, Director-General of ADIO, anticipates DRIFTx as the flagship platform fostering cross-disciplinary collaboration, positioning Abu Dhabi as a central hub for advanced urban mobility that addresses environmental sustainability, social equity, and urban planning challenges. As the global smart and autonomous vehicle market is projected to reach $448.6 billion by 2035, DRIFTx signifies a pivotal initiative in advancing urban mobility globally, reshaping transportation, city planning, and design.